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1. If this wasn't the first reality show, it was at least one of the first. After someone was made the subject of a practical joke, the host would come out, point to a hidden camera and say, "_____________, you're on Candid Camera". What completes the phrase?
2. "A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty __________, ___________!" The Lone Ranger is with his faithful Indian companion, Tonto. Fill in the blanks to complete the famous line that opened the 30 minute western.
3. "The Chesterfield Supper Club" first aired on Christmas night, 1948. The theme song...'Dream along with me, I'm on my way to a star. Come along, come along, leave your worries where they are'...was sung by the host and the name of the show was soon changed to his name. Who was that crooner?
4. This 30 minute comedy that started in the '50's is about a mother, a father, and their 2 very good looking sons. Please complete the title, "_____________ of Ozzie & Harriet".
5. "Enemy to those who make him an enemy, friend to those who have no friend." Name the character that was created by Jack Boyle. The 30 minute drama of the same name first aired in 1951.
6. Remember bomb shelters and air raid drills? We were taught to duck and cover. Everyone was on the watch for communists. This show was about a man pretending to be a communist. What was the title?
7. "Whatever it is, where ever it is, at home or around the world, you see it here, ______________. And here's you host," - hosts were Art Baker from '50 to '58 and Jack Smith from '58 to '59. The title of this variety, entertainment, educational show goes in the blank, what is it?
8. The show starts with a picture of a dad and his daughter. The picture comes to life and dad says: "I've been both mother and father to her since she was born. She's grown up now..." then daughter says: "I've raised him from my childhood. He's nearly fifty now and you'd think he'd settle down, wouldn't you?..." What's the name of this comedy series?
9. This 60 minute family show was hosted by its namesake until his death in 1966. It had several different formats in the many decades it was on all 3 broadcast networks and even on a network with the creator's name (reruns).
10. It's 1956 and I'm a girl down on my luck. I'm on a 'reality' TV show telling my sad story. The audience votes me as the winner via the applause meter. I'm draped in a red velvet robe, a crown is put on my head, I get red roses, a night on the town and other prizes. What show did I just win?
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